Nationality Hub
Peruvian Artists
MoMA's permanent collection includes 41 artists of Peruvian nationality, represented by 139 catalogued works. This hub aggregates biographical, medium, and era data across all verified records.
Artists at a Glance
Most-represented artists in MoMA
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33
Martín Chambi
(1891–1973) -
23
Frederick Cooper Llosa
(b. 1939) -
18
Tarrah Krajnak
(b. 1979) -
9
Fernando Szyszlo
(b. 1925) -
7
Gilda Mantilla
(b. 1967) -
5
Miguel Rodrigo Mazuré
(1926–2014) -
3
Antonio Paucar
(b. 1973) -
3
Sandra Gamarra
(b. 1972) -
3
Edi Hirose
(b. 1975) -
3
Armando Andrade Tudela
(b. 1975)
Birth-cohort distribution
5 artists born 1875–1899; 7 artists born 1900–1924; 10 artists born 1925–1949; 13 artists born 1950–1974; 4 artists born 1975–1999.
Medium & Technique Profile
Top media across Peruvian holdings
| Medium | Works |
|---|---|
| Photography | 61 |
| Drawing | 39 |
| Other Media | 7 |
| Woodcut | 6 |
| Oil Painting | 6 |
Regional & Diaspora Context
Broader region
Peruvian artists are part of the broader South America tradition; related hubs group additional nationalities under this region.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Peruvian artists are in MoMA?
MoMA's Artists index catalogues 41 artists of Peruvian nationality.
How many artworks by Peruvian artists does MoMA hold?
MoMA's permanent collection contains 139 works attributed to Peruvian artists.
What medium dominates Peruvian art at MoMA?
Photography is the most-represented medium across Peruvian holdings at MoMA.